Coya Peruvian Food – Peruvian
Coya Peruvian Food invites diners into a world of bold, sun-drenched flavors where the zesty brightness of lime-marinated ceviche harmonizes with the smoky, wok-fired soul of traditional lomo saltado. The experience celebrates Peru’s rich culinary tapestry, offering a vibrant balance between the comforting warmth of velvety ají de gallina and the fresh, crisp textures of nutrient-rich Andean salads.
851, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401 +18056699973 https://coyaperuvianfoodca.com/0Cuisine: Peruvian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Coya Peruvian Food
Dairy-Free at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper), Rocoto Peruano and Sublime. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper), Rocoto Peruano and Ají Amarillo Paste (Yellow Pepper). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Arroz con Leche and Mazamorra Morada, Causa Acevichada and Alfajores. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rocoto Peruano and Tallarin Saltado (Chicken). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Inka Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Inka Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper), Rocoto Peruano and Sublime. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Coya Peruvian Food
Coya Peruvian Food in San Luis Obispo has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Causa Acevichada, Alfajores and Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Coya Peruvian Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tallarin Saltado (Chicken) | 24.7 g | 56.4 g |
| Lomo Saltado (Beef) | 60.5 g | 40.5 g |
| Chaufa (Chicken) | 116.7 g | 37.4 g |
| Sublime | 47 g | 36.6 g |
| Chaufa (Mushrooms) | 109 g | 35.1 g |
| Tallarin Saltado (Mushrooms) | 87.6 g | 20.5 g |
| Ceviche Coya | 6.4 g | 20.3 g |
| Chaufa (Beef) | 65.1 g | 20.2 g |
| Tallarin Saltado (Beef) | 94.7 g | 17.2 g |
| Pollo a la Brasa | 0.3 g | 15.2 g |
| Causa Acevichada | 30.8 g | 15.2 g |
| Causa Criolla de Pollo | 28.9 g | 12.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Chalaco Chicken - $20: Chicken seasoned with peruvian spices, organic mesclun greens, fresh tomatoes, carrots in lime herb dressing.
- Chalaco Salmon - $22: Salmon seasoned with peruvian spices, organic mesclun greens, fresh tomatoes, carrots in lime herb dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Quinoa Salad Salmon - $22: Salmon seasoned with aji panca and garlic, roasted with olive oil and served with quinoa salad, with special passion fruit dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chaufa (Chicken) - $30: Wok / fried rice, organic chicken, aji amarillo, ginger, seasonal vegetables, soy sauce, fried eggs and scallions. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado (Chicken) - $30: Organic chicken, organic tomatoes, red onions, peruvian spices, aji amarillo, soy sauce and potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado (Beef) - $30: Sauteed steak strips, organic tomatoes, red onions, peruvian spices, aji amarillo, soy sauce and potatoes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Señor Ceviche - $19: Fish of the day, classic leche de Tigre, ají limo, rocoto, red onions, sweet potatoes, Andean canchita (roasted corn) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Mixto - $20: Shrimp, fish of the day, red onions, lemon, aji limo, sweet potatoes, andean cacha. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
- Chaufa (Beef) - $30: Wok / fried rice, beef pieces, aji amarillo, ginger, seasonal vegetables, soy sauce, fried eggs and scallions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Ají de Gallina - $25: Chicken stew in a spicy, ají amarillo, almond milk and flavorful cheese sauce
- Arroz con Mariscos - $27: Shrimp, clams, calamari, wok stir-fried rice, ají panca, aji amarillo, mixed vegetables, and leche de Tigre Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pollo a la Brasa - $25: Wood-fired rotisserie chicken served with crispy fries, fresh salad, includes signature Peruvian sauces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Ceviche Coya - $20: Local fish or fish of the day, classic leche de Tigre, red onions, roasted corn (canchita), and cilantro oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Pasta
- Tallarin Saltado (Beef) - $30: Stir-fried pasta, beef pieces, organic tomatoes, ginger, aji amarillo, red onions, soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Tallarin Saltado (Chicken) - $30: Stir-fried pasta, chicken pieces, organic tomatoes, ginger, aji amarillo, red onions, soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein
Vegetarian Dishes
- Chaufa (Mushrooms) - $30: Wok/ fried rice, mushrooms, aji amarillo, ginger, seasonal vegetables, soy sauce, fried egg and scallions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lomo Saltado (Mushrooms) - $30: Mushrooms, organic tomatoes, red onions, peruvian spices, aji amarillo, soy sauce and potatoes.
- Tallarin Saltado (Mushrooms) - $30: Stir-fried pasta, mushrooms pieces, organic tomatoes, ginger, aji amarillo, red onions, soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sandwiches
- Mister Salmon - $17: Salmon, organic tomatoes, lettuce, red onions and peruvian sauces. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Pollo Criollo - $16: Organic chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and peruvian sauces. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Pork Sandwich - $16: Pork chicharron, zarza criolla, sweet potatoes and peruvian sauces. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Appetizers
- Causa Criolla de Pollo - $14: Organic chicken, layers of potatoes, cherry tomatoes limes and a garnish of olives and egg Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Causa Acevichada - $14: Layers of potatoes with creamy lime-based sauce, topped with red onions, avocado slices, and a hint of cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Peruvian Products
- Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper) - $15: The father pepper in Peruvian Cuisine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Rocoto Peruano - $15: The spiciest of all ajís. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Sublime - $7: Peruvian chocolate bar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Ají Amarillo Paste (Yellow Pepper) - $15: The mother ají in Peruvian cuisine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Beverages
- Inka Cola - $10: Pairs well with Ceviche Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Passion Fruit - $10: Passion Fruit Juice
- Chicha Morada - $10: Sweet, refreshing drink made from purple corn topped with fruit and flavored with spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Alfajores - $12: Maca flour cookies - homemade dulce de leche, maca powder and cane sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Arroz con Leche and Mazamorra Morada - $12: Creamy and sweet dessert made by boiling white rice with milk, cane sugar, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Coya Peruvian Food
- Is Coya Peruvian Food dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Coya Peruvian Food has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper), Rocoto Peruano and Sublime.
- What can I eat at Coya Peruvian Food on a dairy-free diet?
- Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper), Rocoto Peruano and Sublime carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Coya Peruvian Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ají Panca Paste (Panca Pepper) and Rocoto Peruano.
- Is Coya Peruvian Food gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Coya Peruvian Food?
- Tallarin Saltado (Chicken), at roughly 56.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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